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31st March 2021
Fissured workplaces has Australians falling through the cracks
The fissuring of the Australian workplace erodes job security and working conditions in the present, and negatively impacts on workers ability to achieve dignity in retirement. It is also a risk for companies, and their investors.
Read More30th March 2021
Santos’ Barossa project is a carbon bomb
Institutional investors are demanding credible transition plans. Santos continues to fail on this measure.
Read More30th March 2021
AGL abandons responsibility on coal closure
Following a halving in AGL’s share price over the last year, CEO Brett Redman is attempting to sell the demerger as a win for shareholders
Read More29th March 2021
AGL must lead the energy transition
AGL is Australia’s largest emitter, responsible for approximately 8% of annual emissions. Its actions will have a real impact on Australia’s emissions trajectory.
Read More25th March 2021
Oil Search adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Oil Search (ASX:OSH) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More23rd March 2021
Largest Australian companies failing on climate
“The lack of progress from Australian companies is clear for all to see. Investors must now be prepared to take unprecedented action."
Read More22nd March 2021
Emissions are down with Coles’ new targets
“Coles’ previous emissions targets were underwhelming to say the least, but it has really delivered with this set of commitments."
Read More19th March 2021
Woodside adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More19th March 2021
Rio Tinto board delivers final warning to climate blockers
“For the first time, the board of an Australian company has supported a shareholder resolution. Rio Tinto should be commended for this."
Read More18th March 2021
Oil Search urged to adopt ‘Say on Climate’ as momentum builds
“Oil Search’s only climate target relates to emissions intensity. It has no plan to reduce emissions over the short-, medium- or long-term.".
Read More16th March 2021
Santos adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Santos (ASX:STO) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More15th March 2021
FMG leads on climate, Twiggy must abandon gas projects
Fortescue is now firmly leading corporate Australia with this commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030, without reliance on offsets.
Read More10th March 2021
Yallourn early closure a sign of the times
"While EnergyAustralia’s announcement is welcome, continuing to operate a brown-coal fired power station after 50 years of age poses a safety risk to workers and a health risk to the Latrobe Valley community."
Read More9th March 2021
Rio Tinto must stop funding climate blockers
“Despite Rio Tinto’s Chairman and new CEO proclaiming their commitment to climate action, the company’s paid lobbyists continue to stand in the way of climate action.”
Read More3rd March 2021
The clean out continues at Rio Tinto
There is no realistic prospect of Rio Tinto rebuilding relationships, trust and reputation while those responsible for the degradation of its culture and social performance remain on the board.
Read More17th February 2021
Rio Tinto becomes first Australian company to commit to climate vote
This commitment by Rio Tinto heaps further pressure on Santos and Woodside to support ACCR’s resolutions, which will allow shareholders a vote on their climate plans.
Read More17th February 2021
Glencore leads the way with commitment to climate vote
“We welcome Glencore’s leadership and initial commitment to put its climate strategy to a vote, and encourage Glencore to commit to making it an annual exercise."
Read More12th February 2021
APPEA calls for the end of Australia’s oil and gas industry
APPEA has updated its climate change policy principles for the first time since 2015, which includes its support for net zero emissions by 2050.
Read More11th February 2021
Say on Climate launches with resolutions to Santos and Woodside
“The Say on Climate framework will provide shareholders with the opportunity to send a clear signal to the board about whether the company is effectively managing the risks of climate change.”
Read More5th February 2021
AGL and Origin writedowns: stranded assets in real time
“This is a problem largely of the companies’ own making, having acquired the coal-fired power stations from state governments in the last decade, knowing full well the risks embedded in emissions intensive assets”.
Read More4th February 2021
‘An afterthought’: Investors must hold Rio Chair to account
“This is an elementary and entirely avoidable blunder by Thompson, reasonably interpreted by the PKKP as evidence that Rio still views its relationship with traditional owners as ‘an afterthought’.”
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